We love Lego

by Mir | Feb 8, 2010 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

It’s not as though we need more Lego; ever since Christmas threw up at my house, I think it’s fair to say that we’re not exactly short on little plastic bricks. Ahem. Nonetheless, I do periodically bop on over to the Sales and Deals section at Lego...

Only a little bitter

by Mir | Feb 8, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!

Remember when you felt all smug if you found a highly-rated GPS unit with text-to-speech capability for under $200? No? That’s just me, then? Fine. But I still remember, and the fact that today’s Amazon Gold Box holds a Garmin Nuvi 285WT—which not...

Big yum comes in small packages

by Mir | Feb 6, 2010 | Contests

Some of you know that I am currently on a weight loss challenge with some friends, and the cornerstone of my new diet plan is More Protein, Less Fat. (Yes, that’s revolutionary. I should totally start my own diet program with that keen insight, don’t you...

Saturday deals

by Mir | Feb 6, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!

Gooooood morning! Let me tell you right off that there’s a contest coming up later on that is nothing short of both nutritious and delicious. You don’t want to miss it, trust me. I’ve had several readers ask lately what to get their fellas for...

Hungry for Friday?

by Mir | Feb 5, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!

So, just in case you thought it was your imagination that the Amazon Friday Sale seems to be shrinking lately, go take a look. Today it’s only one category! Amazon, what the heck?? Look, I’m not saying there aren’t any deals to be had. But it’s...